Raptors vs. Cavaliers Picks & Best Bets 9th Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Cleveland Cavaliers will take on the Toronto Raptors in NBA action on Thursday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, tipping off at 7:00 p.m. ET.
The Cavaliers will be led by Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, while the Raptors are headlined by Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley.
We've performed 10,000 simulations of Thursday's NBA matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to determine the best Raptors vs. Cavaliers bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Cavaliers will likely defeat the Raptors with a projected final score of 122-111.
To get the best value from these predictions, we constantly monitor the best odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Raptors vs. Cavaliers Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Raptors vs. Cavaliers picks fuse the power of AI, data and analytics to generate NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Raptors vs. Cavaliers Game Information
- Game Date: Thursday, January 9th, 2025
- Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
- Spread: Raptors +13.5 / Cavaliers -13.5
- Moneyline: Raptors +660 / Cavaliers -950
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 234.5 Points (-110/-110)
Raptors +13.5 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Raptors have a 57% chance of covering the spread, while the Cavaliers have a probability of 43%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers odds of -105 for the Raptors +13.5, presenting a favorable 5.5% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 234.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 234.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the under at -110.
- Our analysis suggests a 51% likelihood of the 234.5-point total staying under.
Raptors vs. Cavaliers Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Toronto Raptors at +660 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Cleveland Cavaliers are available at -950 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Cavaliers are heavily favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them an 84% chance of prevailing.
Even though the Cavaliers are more likely to win, FanDuel Sportsbook offers +660 odds on the Raptors moneyline, providing an edge of 3.2%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Raptors vs. Cavaliers
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Thursday's Raptors vs. Cavaliers game.
Toronto Raptors Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes | 20 | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| RJ Barrett | 20 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| Immanuel Quickley | 19 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| Gradey Dick | 13 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Jakob Poeltl | 12 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
Scottie Barnes Over 5.5 Assists (+120)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes Over 5.5 Assists | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +120 |
- Our top prop bet for the Raptors is on Scottie Barnes to record over 5.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 7 assists, giving us an edge of 13.1% on the +120 odds offered by DraftKings.
Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Garland | 21 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Evan Mobley | 20 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| Jarrett Allen | 16 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Ty Jerome | 13 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Caris LeVert | 12 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
Ty Jerome Over 3.5 Assists (-104)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Jerome Over 3.5 Assists | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -104 |
- Our best prop bet for the Cavaliers is on Ty Jerome to record over 3.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 assists, giving us an edge of 8.5% on the -104 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Raptors vs. Cavaliers Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Raptors vs. Cavaliers trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Kelly Olynyk Over 3.5 Total Rebounds
Kelly Olynyk has recorded more than 3.5 rebounds in 11 of his last 17 games (65% of the time). You can bet on him to go over 3.5 rebounds again at odds of +104 (49% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Darius Garland Over 1.5 Total Turnovers
Darius Garland has had more than 1.5 turnovers in 9 of his last 11 games (82%). You can place a bet on him to record over 1.5 turnovers again at odds of -166 (62%), available at DraftKings.
Immanuel Quickley Over 0.5 Total Steals
Immanuel Quickley has recorded at least one steal in 9 of his last 13 games (69%). You can bet on him to record at least one more again at odds of -120 (55%), again available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Scottie Barnes of the Raptors to record over 5.5 assists, with a projection of 7 assists marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Raptors +13.5 to cover.
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